Archive for the 'Blog' Category

For God’s Sake, Go Vote

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

No, seriously. Why are you reading this post? It had better be because you’ve already voted or you’re not an American. If that ain’t the case, put the laptop/iPhone/Blackberry/8-core Mac Pro with 32G RAM/Palm/Etch-a-Sketch down and get to the polls.

The blogs will be here when you get back.

OMGRecording?

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Yes, yes, it’s been a full fiscal quarter since I recorded an episode. I know I said I’d never apologize for the irregular schedule, but this is gettin’ ridiculous. I’m beginning to think that once I get this episode done, I’m going to attempt running High Orbit in seasons. Meaning I’ll come up with about 25 shows a year and then take a few months off. Not sure, just an idea, but it might help to keep the UTF Revolution on track.

In the mean time, I’ve got another episode in the works right now. Stay tuned!

Anybody got a Zune™? Um, anyone?

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

As you can see in the sidebar, I added a “subscribe by Zune™” link… I just don’t know if it actually works or not. So if any of the three of you that own one could give it a try, I’d appreciate it! Thanks.

Where The Heck Has High Orbit Gone?

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

Goodbye Planet EarthNowhere, actually. We’re all right here… but the droids and I are currently working our fleshy and metal butts off on a new album. Seriously, it’s called Goodbye Planet Earth and it’s taking up all of our time right now. Fortunately, it’ll be finished soon and we can get back to the fun stuff. Like almost being blown up, fighting off space zombies, and so on.

iTunes Links Back Up

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Alec Berlin - Beauty Grazing at the Trough

Okay, the iTunes link-maker is working again, so if you wanted to grab Alec Berlin’s album we reviewed on episode #46, grab it here.

Look Ma, No Hands!

Sunday, July 1st, 2007

That phrase is often used before someone tries something very stupid.

Well, I’m going to try and point highorbitpodcast.com like a real domain name… meaning no more [tag SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Look Ma, No Hands!", url: "http://highorbitpodcast.com/2007/07/01/169/" });

Why Pre-Roll Will Never Touch High Orbit

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Chris Penn when he got fed up with a certain company’s new ad campaign. There’s just something about a long, long, LONG pre-roll placement that makes a podcast not worth listening to.

Transmission Being Scrambled

Friday, June 29th, 2007

UPDATE: All is well, phone line is working again!

Erf… something’s wrong with the High Orbit phone line. Until we get things figured out, you’re gonna have to email your audio comments or drop a comment on one of the blog posts.

Thank you for your patience, your patronage is appreciated.

Podcasting Works!

Friday, June 15th, 2007

Matthew’s First LinkShare CheckIt’s true! Podcasting not only sells albums and tracks on iTunes, but it makes money for the podcasters as well.

Here on the High Orbit Podcast, every link to iTunes or CD Baby is an affiliate link, so if you buy someone’s cool album from those links, I’m supposed to get a small commission.

Matthew’s First $1.09 LinkShare CheckWell, my first check arrived in the mail today, and I couldn’t be happier. See, look at the joy on my face!

See? You actually can earn money from podcasting! It’s true! With this single check I could… well, play some tunes in a jukebox, or buy one single iTunes track, or buy 1/3 of a small latté.

Yeah, the check is for a whopping $1.09, but it’s a small battle won against the RIAA. Isn’t it? Right?

HighOrbitPodcast.com Back Online

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007

High OrbitSo I finally have the High Orbit Podcast back online. Granted, I still need to record a new episode, but it was something of a chore just to get the domain name back in my control again. Note to self… don’t register a domain for anything less than a decade. Ever.